Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison – Respiratory US

Viatris Specialty LLC

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison - Respiratory, US will make an impact:

Medical Affairs Colleagues across Viatris are a source for credible, unbiased, and scientifically accurate clinical, Healthcare Economic Information (HCEI), and Medical Information about Viatris assets, medicines, and related disease states. Medical Affairs Colleagues engage with a variety of external parties, including Healthcare Providers (HCPs), the Healthcare Community, independent third-party organizations, patients, payers, regulatory authorities, and policy makers. Medical Affairs engage in non-promotional, truthful, and non-misleading ways to inform all parties on safe and effective use of Viatris medicines. Medical Affairs Colleagues must remain independent and under no circumstances be

influenced by commercial colleagues in order to maintain Medical Affairs’ credibility as an independent and credible source of Medical Information. US Medical Affairs’ five primary responsibilities: Strategy & Insight Generation, Organizational Support, Stakeholder Engagement, Evidence Generation & Dissemination, Personal & Professional Development.

US Field-based Medical Affairs Colleagues, known as Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), engage in external, non-promotional customer-facing activities and may work in assigned geographic areas. MSLs have specialized experience and training that allows them to discuss scientific issues regarding Viatris medicines as an extension of the Medical Affairs team in the field. MSLs present objective, evidence-based, fair-balanced, truthful, and non-misleading information.

US MSLs perform job functions in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), federal and state laws, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, health authority regulations, and departmental processes. 

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• 100% compliant with all Company policies & procedures.

• Learning & Growth (eg, Improve skills & abilities, Develop medical expertise, Develop strategic leadership).

• Operational Excellence (eg, Improve operational efficiency, Improve operational effectiveness, Align medical activities with overarching company strategy).

• KOL Relationship Management (eg, Understand KOL medical education needs, Understand competitor medical affairs educational offerings, Align KOL selection with overarching company strategy).

• Innovation (eg, Understand medical innovation, Uniquely meet HCP innovation-based education needs, Increase use of innovative education materials).

• Engage in non-promotional, truthful, evidenced-based, and non-misleading communications with KOLs/HCPs using educational materials approved by the Medical Review Committee (MRC).

• Draft, execute, monitor & adapt independent US MSL Stakeholder Engagement Plans for target KOLs/HCPs on an ongoing basis in alignment with the US Respiratory MSL Team Lead and US Respiratory Medical Portfolio Lead.

• Identify National, Regional and Local KOLs via KOL mapping within the territory.

• Receive support & direction for all normal asset-/disease state-level MSL business activities including all business travel, HCP interactions and congress attendance from US Respiratory MSL Team Lead.

• Provide a summary of day-to-day activities & achievements on a monthly written basis to US Respiratory MSL Team Lead.

• Submit expense reports and PTO/vacation requests in a timely manner.

• Document HCP Interactions in VEEVA.

• Respond with Reactive Medical Communications to Unsolicited Medical Requests (UMRs) received from HCPs or other external stakeholders.

• Identify & communicate internally the activities of rival Medical Affairs organizations with our target KOLs/HCPs.

• Identify & communicate internally the unmet medical education needs of our target KOLs/HCPs; share difficult concepts and negotiates with colleagues to adopt a different point of view.

• Partner with US Respiratory MSL Team Lead and US Respiratory Medical Portfolio Lead to develop independent, new, innovative, nonpromotional, proactive and reactive medical education materials (eg, slide decks, videos, infographics) that differ from those provided by rival Medical Affairs organizations to uniquely address the unmet educational needs of our target KOLs/HCPs.

• Gather & communicate internally KOL insights related to independent US Medical and/or overarching company objectives or strategies to inform the advancement of independent US Medical and/or overarching company strategy.

• Develop & communicate internally Congress & Customer Insight Reports.

• Staff independent Medical Affairs booths at congresses/conventions.

• Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states using materials approved by the MRC or the Viatris Promotional Material Approval Process (VMap) at the request of Commercial as appropriate.

• Perform other duties assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical (e.g., hospital setting/patient care)  industry. Respiratory experience in pharma preferred. Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DO) required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

• US Remote. Extensive travel (75- 80% of time, which may change) is a requirement; may include overnight stays and/or weekend travel; also leverage remote participation. Geographical territory may change over time.

US GEOGRAPHICAL TERRITORY: NORTHEAST

• Required to resign within the territory. NY, NJ, DC, MD, DE, PA, CT, MA, RI, NH, ME. Preferable home-cities: New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC.

• Position functions semi-autonomously with no direct supervisory responsibilities.  Position reports to US Respiratory MSL Team Lead

• Must possess knowledge of the US Respiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Standards for Interactions with U.S. Healthcare Providers, Federal and State promotional laws and regulations, the PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

• Must possess ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs and other medical professionals, external academic institutions and Patient Advocacy Groups. Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data. Ability to actively listen for insights stated directly or indirectly by stakeholders, and draw implications for Viatris. Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance. Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting. Motivated to overcome challenges, seek out opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally. Comfortable with change. Embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Familiar with use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

• Ability to read and interpret comprehensive and intricate research documents.  Ability to write scientific reports and technical correspondence.  Ability to work with executives and communicate abstract concepts. Ability to present to a high level of the organization and groups outside of the organization.

• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates, as well as perform statistical analysis. Ability to draw and interpret graphical data. Ability to understand pharmaceutical calculations is preferred.

• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.  Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems. 

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $193,000.00 USD.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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